Blood vessel-on-a-chip examines the biomechanics of microvasculature
Paul F. Salipante, Steven D. Hudson, Stella Alimperti
Abstract
We use a three-dimensional (3D) microvascular platform to measure the elasticity and membrane permeability of the endothelial cell layer.
Topics & Concepts
BiomechanicsElasticity (physics)Permeability (electromagnetism)Biomedical engineeringMembraneNanotechnologyBiophysicsChemistryMaterials scienceAnatomyBiologyEngineeringComposite materialBiochemistry3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchCellular Mechanics and InteractionsElasticity and Material Modeling